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Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 250 per person)
Reception
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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202 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301
  • Place, University of the Free State
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mega World
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mimosa Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bloemfontein (BFN)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bloemfontein

With a stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein in Bloemfontein (Brandwag), you'll be steps from University of the Free State and 10 minutes by foot from Ster-Kinekor Mimosa. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mega World and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mimosa Mall.

What's nearby

  • University of the Free State - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mega World - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ster-Kinekor Mimosa - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mimosa Mall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Free State Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bloemfontein (BFN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪New York - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burning Spear Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein

Hotel in Bloemfontein with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 250 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bloemfontein Protea Hotel
Protea Bloemfontein
Protea Hotel Marriott Bloemfontein
Protea Marriott Bloemfontein
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Bloemfontein
Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Hotel Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel by Marriott Bloemfontein Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 102 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food options, helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moitheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johann R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold, London

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wiseman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Morena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff and a warm and convenient place to stay during the winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr N K Kirimi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maletswai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had a great stay

Great place, friendly staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marewieja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ziningi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Breakfast nice . Staff very friendly❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Prudence

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Pierre

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed and overcharge

My booking did not show at the hotel and we had to wait 2 hours in the lobby before we were provided with a room. I provided the proof of paying by but the hotel wouldn’t accept it. We only got to our room at 23:30. It was simply exhausting. The room is old, dirty and worn out. It is in poor condition and at $91 it has no correlation with what you pay for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teboho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021